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01 Word definition

delinquency

11 letters · 4 vowels · 7 consonants

Is DELINQUENCY a word?

Yes. DELINQUENCY is a 11-letter noun. nonpayment of a debt when due Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DELINQUENCY?

D-E-L-I-N-Q-U-E-N-C-Y

DELINQUENCY contains 11 letters, begins with D, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. nonpayment of a debt when due

2noun

  1. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring

    “he inherited his delinquency from his father”
Synonyms
derelictionwillful neglect
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score26points
Words With Friends30points
Word length11letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DELINQUENCY spelled?

D1E2L3I4N5Q6U7E8N9C10Y11
Starts withDELFirst 3 letters
Ends withNCYLast 3 letters
Unique letters9Repeats E, N
Vowel balance4 / 7Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →11-letter words →Words starting with DEL →Words ending in NCY →Words made from DELINQUENCY →Words with C →Words with D →Words with E →Words with I →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 26 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About DELINQUENCY.

How do you spell DELINQUENCY?

DELINQUENCY is spelled D-E-L-I-N-Q-U-E-N-C-Y. It contains 11 letters.